Nashua School District

The Board discussed various operational and financial items, including the recognition of retirees, an energy efficiency project for multiple school buildings, and the purchase of chrome books for the district. Several agreements were presented for approval, including contracts with the Adult Learning Center and the School Age Adventures program. The meeting also addressed policy updates regarding security, risk management, student attendance, and professional development. Additionally, a series of non-payroll budget transfers were reviewed, and upcoming public hearings and meetings related to the FY27 budget were noted.

This document outlines the Nashua School District Facilities Master Plan, detailing a project overview, goals, options, costs, and subsequent steps to address the immediate, 10-year, and long-term capital needs of the district's aging school infrastructure. Key objectives include enhancing building conditions, improving safety and security, resolving parking and traffic concerns, and aligning with the district's broader strategic plan. The plan provides an analysis of existing facility conditions, capacity utilization, and enrollment projections, proposing five distinct options for elementary schools that involve various combinations of repairs, program enhancements, school closures, and new constructions. Additionally, it addresses necessary repairs and upgrades for middle and high schools, all geared towards achieving a proactive, sustainable, and cost-effective solution for future-ready teaching and learning environments.

The committee meeting agenda included a review of current human resources updates and personnel recommendations. Key discussions focused on a proposed performance evaluation form for school administrative employees and recommendations for restructuring advisor pay through a Stipend Committee. Additionally, the committee reviewed the non-affiliated staff handbook and discussed potential topics for a nonpublic session regarding public employee compensation, hiring, and potential legal matters.

The committee discussed and approved several policy updates for recommendation to the full board, including District Security (ECA and ECA-R), Use of Cameras on School Buses (ECAF), Risk Management (EI), Professional Development (GCI), Student Attendance (JH), and Attendance Intervention Protocol (JHA). The committee also voted to rescind policies regarding Employee and School Board Member Indemnification (EIE) and Student Attendance Procedure (JH-R). Additionally, members deliberated on the potential establishment of a CPAC committee, updates needed for facilities rental policies, and planning for future meetings.

The committee discussed several key projects and financial items. The meeting included the review of Broad Street PTO donation-funded projects consisting of an audio-video system, a horizontal climbing wall, and an outdoor classroom. The committee also approved energy efficiency projects across five school district locations, initiated through the NHSaves program to achieve long-term savings. Furthermore, the committee approved the purchase of 800 Chromebooks for the upcoming ninth-grade class. Two annual contracts were approved with the Adult Learning Center regarding the Clearway High School program and facility rental for before- and after-school programs. The committee reviewed the April budget transfer report, discussed rising legal expenses, and received a detailed overview of the fiscal year 2026 year-end budget forecast, highlighting projected deficits in special education contract services, transportation costs, and substitute staffing, along with strategies for supplemental appropriations and fund balancing.